Education: Marlboro High School, Delehanty Technical School, Dutchess Community College

Why I want to be elected: Having recently retired, I can devote myself to being a full time Supervisor. I know how to control spending and recapture taxpayer money. I have a proven track record of working with agencies & governmental officials to bring economic vitality to my community. My administration would exemplify “Leadership That Works”.

Name: Stephen Osborn

Age: 51

Ballot lines: Republican, Conservative

Occupation: Winemaker

Education: Cornell University

Why I want to be elected: In my first two years, I have successfully implemented policies which have improved accountability, public access to local government, as well as improved the daily functioning within several departments. The levels of efficiency we have achieved in Town Hall has caused direct cost savings to taxpayers which have allowed us to face double digit rises in health care costs and pension costs while maintaining tax increases well below the 2 percent tax cap. I look forward to similar advances in town government in my next two years in office and thank voters for their confidence in me.

Office sought: Town Board

Term of office: Four years

Salary: $5,000

Name: Allan Koenig

Age: 40

Ballot lines: Democrat, Conservative

Occupation: Fire apparatus sales

Education: Marlboro High School; attended Dutchess Community College

Why I want to be elected: I have lived in Marlborough for over 30 years and would like to see the town take advantage of the resources it possesses. We need to concentrate on infrastructure build out and the development of our commercial and light industry zones in order to alleviate the tax burden being placed on the residential property owner. This can be achieved using strategic growth planning and marketing of the town’s resources.

Why I want to be elected: We are experiencing a crisis in our town brought on by the demise of the Dynegy Corporation — a major taxpayer for our town and school district. We need to attract new commercial and light industrial entities to our town to expand and diversity our town’s tax base. This will require expansion of our sewer and water districts. Implementing this will require external funding sources and a dedicated town board to pursue this funding and insure that the current town services are professionally delivered in a business friendly way. We need to upgrade our town facilities.

Name: Emanuel Cauchi

Age: 52

Ballot lines: Republican

Occupation: Business owner, Basec Glass Corp

Education: Our Lady of Lourdes High School and SUNY Albany

Why I want to be elected: As a Marlboro citizen of over 20 years, I have seen this town flourish. This town has so much to offer to its citizens with the right leadership. I have decided to run for councilman to expand the growth of Marlboro, to preserve the quality of life for all of its citizens, and to assure a better community for the future. I will bring new enthusiastic ideas to the table. I aim to be realistic, honest, and provide a practical point of view while searching for the best solutions, I pledge to be committed to the people and be dedicated to the progress of the community.

Name: Tara-Joy Coupart

Age: 34

Ballot line: Republican

Occupation: Manager of Kedem Winery Tasting Room

Education: Bachelor’s, University of Central Florida, business, communication and English

Why I want to be elected: I would like to offer a fresh new perspective to the town board. I work well with others and believe in putting positive efforts towards moving forward together, rather than wasting time and energy on disagreeing due to political affiliation or hidden agendas. I want to contribute as a citizen to the town of Marlborough and feel I will make a difference. I am always willing and capable to take on new projects, lend a helping hand and doing whatever it takes to get the important things done.

Office sought: Highway Superintendent

Term of office: Two years

Salary: $52,000

Name: Gael Appler

Age: 67

Ballot lines: Democrat

Occupation: Public servant

Experience: 16 years as Highway Superintendent

Why I want to be elected: I enjoy this position and wish to continue working for the residents of the Town of Marlborough.